# Lettre.app - PenPals for life

> Digital handwritten letters

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6448314894](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6448314894)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6448314894`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chee Thee LLC
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,524 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2023-10-08
- **Size:** 422 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lettre-app-penpals-for-life/id6448314894)
- **Website:** [https://www.lettre.app/](https://www.lettre.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.lettre.app/privacy](https://www.lettre.app/privacy)

## Description

**Lettre.app** is a handwriting-based pen pal and social app for iPhone and iPad. Send heartfelt digital letters, share drawings and poems, and make meaningful friendships through slower, more personal communication. Write to Lettre members or send handwritten letters to any email address.

Designed for focused connection, Lettre offers Apple Pencil support, premium digital stationery, unique digital stamps from independent artists, and a private, ad-free experience with no bots or generative AI. Join the Pippin Supporters Club for exclusive perks while helping keep Lettre independent.

## Rankings

- #45,031 — Overall

## Review summary

Lettre.app is praised for its free, ad-free, AI-free model and global, human-centered pen pal idea with an easy-to-use interface and optional handwritten letters. However, multiple reviews cite low reply rates and persistent reliability problems, including login failures, sending issues, and occasional crashes. The overall experience is shaped by strong concept and vibe, but engagement and stability remain the common pain points for many users.

### Pros

- Free to use with no ads and no generative AI.
- Global, real-person pen pal connections—not follower-based.
- Very easy to use / user-friendly interface.
- Supports handwritten letters (Rocketbook integration).
- Cute, cozy vibe with welcoming onboarding from the team.

### Cons

- Low engagement: many users report not receiving replies from pen pals.
- Technical reliability issues: frequent login/authentication problems.
- Letters sometimes fail to send or lose progress during writing.
- App crashes or stability issues (crashes, freezing, or performance bugs).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6448314894)